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Looking to buy a new hunting rig. I�m looking at something in the 7mm/300win range as I want to be able to reach out to 500+ yards on larger game. I�ve looked at just about everything out there and think I�ve got it down to the following rifles, Remington Sendero, Weatherby AccuMark or something like a Hill Country Rifles semi-custom rifle. I�d like to stay under $2000. What do you guys think of the Weatherby line of rifles? Hill Country? I know the Remington would be a good, solid choice..
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I own a Weatherby Accumark (7mm WBY) and several other Weatherby's as well as a bunch of Remington's that shoot great but I think my next purchase of a long range rifle will be a Hill Country rifle, guaranteed to shoot under an inch. By the way, HCR likes to work on Remington LSS rifles (I have 3), you can buy one and send it to HCR to get accurized! Good luck.
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The Remington 700's in the LSS model in 7 mag have proved to be extremely accurate when bedded, barrel freefloated, trigger job, mag box free floated. We have 8 in our family, and all of them shoot in the area of 2 1/2"-3 1/2" at 550 yards with a variety of loads.
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http://www.hendershots.net/gunRoomDetail.aspx?id=3957 I know it's a 280AI but will do anything the 7 mag will. 9 twist and all..... Most likely will shoot better than anything you mentioned and the value wont likely drop. Ever. I want dibbs on the scope though... W
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If you can practice on a consistent basis to 500 yards you'll find it isn't very far and a lot of tuned sporters will get you there just fine.
You say on "larger game" what do you mean by that? Elk, moose etc I'd guess?
For 2K one could put together one heck of a nice rifle.
Maybe a 70 EW in 7 RM restocked with one of D'Arcy's handles?
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Of those you mentioned it would be the Hill Country. I own one.
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Of those choices I'd opt for the Weatherby but not in an Accumark. Those things are boat anchors. Go with the Ultralight. My Mk V in 7 Wby weighs 8.2 lbs scoped and ready. It has a custom 20 ounce stock.
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700 mag action with trigger..........$350 (used) can be found for less Krieger tube ............................. $350 McMillan .................................. $500 or used for $425 "Smithing"................................. $400 +or- So far your at a total of .............$1600 with no glass. It'll shoot itty-bitty groups and have great resale if you decide to shed it, AFTER you've taken LOTS of game with it.
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Reloder28, It has a custom 20 ounce stock. What brand?
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I own an Ultralight in 30-06, shoots tight groups, kicks like a mule with 150's, I won't shoot 180's out of it, something to consider.
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Thanks guys. Ended up falling into a Remington 700 7mm STW a buddy was selling. It's a stainless BDL with factory brake and DBM. It should do the trick. Now, I am starting to save for the HCR Harvester I want next..
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If you can practice on a consistent basis to 500 yards you'll find it isn't very far and a lot of tuned sporters will get you there just fine.
You say on "larger game" what do you mean by that? Elk, moose etc I'd guess?
For 2K one could put together one heck of a nice rifle.
Maybe a 70 EW in 7 RM restocked with one of D'Arcy's handles?
Dober Does anyone know if the Echoll's Legend stock is available to fit a short action? ie WSM? Thanks! Wsmnut
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Woofer, For the $2K budget, this is a great recommendation. DF
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I'm really liking the HCR Harvester 7mag I bought a couple of months ago, wearing a very comfortable mickey stock designed by precision stock works. It's a pretty consistent .5 MOA shooter.
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Between my friend and I we have more than a few Weatherby rifles. Mostly MK V Ultralights. Not too long ago my friend purchased JB's Ultralight in .240 Bee. IMHO, these rifles are hard to beat for the money.
I see no issue in buying a used one in 7RM or 7 Bee, add some bedding and a trigger job ( I'm not a fan of Weatherby factory triggers), Talley LW's, and good glass all for well under 2k.
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I sent my Rem SS 7STW to HCR for the accuracy tune up and they added a McMillan stock. Also removed the brake and recrowned the bbl. It was so loud with the brake I flinched at every shot. It shoots sub-MOA out to 500yds with Rem 140 Core-lokts. I have tried handloads with H1000 and Berger VLDs and they are slightly better. I have not shot it further than 500yds. The recoil is not bad with the McMillan stock.
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Weatherby is a good solid choice. My own 300 is a Wby Mk V., bought as a Synthetic model, and now sits in a McMillan Edge stock. Weight with scope and rings is 8lb. 15 oz., balances nicely, and shoots MOA or less with both factory stuff and my handloads. With 165 gr. Barnes TSX bullets at 3390 fps, there isn't a lot this rifle won't do at longer ranges.
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My two primary big game hunting rifles are from Hill Country. One full custom and one harvester. Both excellent and very accurate. I would definately go with a HC product again.
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